TYPES OF NOTE TAKING



TYPES OF NOTE TAKING

In doing your research paper, you will be required not only to find sources of information but also to use them correctly. There are several methods of taking notes that you will use in this paper. The diagram below shows the relationship among these styles of note taking and the original text.

ORIGINAL TEXT

DIRECT QUOTATION SUMMARY

PARAPHRASE

Direct Quotation:

a. Involves the use of the exact words of another person

b. Must be copied exactly as it appears in the text.

c. Must be documented.

NOTE: While you are making your notes, you will occasionally find it necessary to weave a quotation into a sentence of your own. Be sure to make clear (even exaggerated) quotation marks around the quoted part of the sentence to distinguish it from your own words.

General Summary:

a. Is helpful for background material

b. Is loosely written; not to be used as is in paper

c. Is an overview of a large portion of material from which specific note cards may be made.

Paraphrase:

a. May require more words than the original to clarify it

b. Has 2 major purposes- to simplify and clarify the meaning of the authors

c. By restating the author’s ideas in one’s own words, the reader will gain a better understanding of the material.

You will probably combine all these methods of note taking in your note cards. Remember that regardless of the method, you must remain faithful to the actual thought and intention of the author.

The use of direct quotation, summary, and paraphrase require acknowledgement of the author in documentation.

(Chapra 103, 104)

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